Kari Crouse
Big Flats,NY
Summary
Results-driven Cook Manager with a strong background in menu planning, food costing, and special diet preparation. Experienced in coordinating kitchen staff, monitoring sanitation, and supporting smooth meal service. Focused on quality, compliance, and dependable daily operations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Manager
GST BOCES
Horseheads, NY
03.2007 - Current
- Oversaw daily food service operations for GST BOCES school kitchen, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality meal delivery.
- Directed and supervised kitchen staff in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food.
- Trained kitchen staff on service routines and safety procedures
- Monitored kitchen sanitation and safe food handling practices.
- Ensured compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards in the kitchen area.
- Collaborated with kitchen personnel to streamline kitchen operations and enhance service delivery.
- Reviewed orders from wait staff for accuracy before being sent out to customers.
- Assessed performance of staff members; provided feedback and guidance when necessary.
- Provided leadership by setting goals for kitchen staff and monitoring progress towards those goals.
- Scheduled shifts for kitchen personnel based on forecasted volume levels.
- Planned menus and estimated food requirements according to budget restrictions.
- Maintained accurate inventory of all food items; ordered supplies regularly.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Mentored newly hired employees, imparting knowledge of company programs to foster a well-informed and capable kitchen team.
- Prepared special diet meals for student and staff needs.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Horseheads HIgh School
Horseheads06-1990
Skills
- Sanitation compliance
- Menu development
- Food costing
- Dietary planning
- Inventory control
- Budget management
- Staff scheduling
- Staff training
Accomplishments
- Paul Harris Fellow award
- National Disability Employer Awareness recognition
Timeline
Cook Manager
GST BOCES
03.2007 - Current
High School Diploma -
Horseheads HIgh School